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Online Resources- NIMH: Reliving Trauma
 http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/reliving.cfm
A summary of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that includes statistics, treatment, and research findings is located on this site.
- National Weather Service - Weather Safetyhttp://www.nws.noaa.gov/safety.html
- National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)http://www.nhpco.org/templates/1/homepage.cfm
The National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization is a nonprofit membership organization that represents over 3,000 hospices, palliative care programs, and professionals throughout the United States. Hospices offer services to all those in the community who are grieving.
- National Advisory Committee on Children and Terrorism (NACCT) http://www.bt.cdc.gov/children/
The National Advisory Committee on Children and Terrorism (NACCT) assesses
and provides recommendations for Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy
Thompson regarding the preparedness of the health care system to respond to
bioterrorism as it relates to children. June 2003 recommendations indicate
that more attention should be given to safeguarding the mental health and
well-being of children in the event of a terrorist attack.
- Maryland Emergency Management Agency http://www.mema.state.md.us/
The Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is responsible for
coordinating the State response to any major emergency or disaster. This
includes supporting local governments as needed or requested, and
coordinating assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
- Dealing with Stress after a Disaster http://www.nasdonline.org/document/1487/d001280/dealing-with-stress-after-a-disaster.html
Quick tips for dealing with emotional trauma, following a natural disaster.
- Emergency Preparedness Guide (OPM) http://www.opm.gov/emergency/
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management provides these online guides as
informational resources. There are four available preparedness guides:
Managers Guide; Employee's Guide; Family Guide for the DC area; and National Family Guide.
- LowerManhattan.infohttp://www.lowermanhattan.info/health/mental.asp
This is a key public initiative which is being jointly administered by the New York City Mayor's Office and the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation (LMDC). The section of the web site on mental health provides information about dealing with the aftermath of September 11th and a range of mental health resources available to people living in that community.
- Facts About Anthrax http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/anthrax/basics/factsheets.asp
This Centers for Disease Control site has a great deal of information on the biological agent Anthrax. It contains both basic fact sheets and in depth information.
- Helping Children After A Disasterhttp://www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/disaster.htm
Strategies for parents who are comforting children after a disaster. It explains that children must be allowed to talk about the frightening parts of the disaster and that their experience must not be minimized.
- Helping Children Cope After A Disasterhttp://childadvocate.net/help_children_cope.htm
A printable booklet developed by the Penn State University Pediatric Trauma team to help parents and professionals deal with disaster and related issues can be found on this site. It can be used in schools, clinics and other settings.
- Guide to Citizen Preparedness http://www.citizencorps.gov
Citizen Corps, a vital component of USA Freedom Corps, was created to help
coordinate volunteer activities that will make our communities safer,
stronger, and better prepared to respond to any emergency situation. It
provides opportunities for people to participate in a range of measures to
make their families, their homes, and their communities safer from the
threats of crime, terrorism, and disasters of all kinds.
- Information About Coping with Traumatic Events from the National Institute of Mental Health http://www.nimh.nih.gov/healthinformation/traumaticmenu.cfm
The National Institute of Mental Health conducts research not only on a wide range of mental health disorders, but also on the reactions that occur in a time of crisis or terror.
- Managing Traumatic Stress: Tips for Recovering From Disasters and Other Traumatic Events
http://www.apahelpcenter.org/articles/article.php?id=22
Tips for recovering from disasters and other traumatic events and a list of additional resources and referrals are on this site.
- Federal Emergency Management Agencyhttp://www.fema.gov/library/dizandemer.shtm
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Library http://www.fema.gov/library
FEMA's Online Library is divided into four sections (FEMA Information,
Preparation & Prevention, Disasters & Emergencies, and Response & Recovery). In each section, you will find reference materials, publications, maps, photographs, audio clips and video clips.
- After the Disaster: A Children’s Mental Health Checklist http://www.fema.gov/kids/tch_mntl.htm
A checklist to assess a child’s mental health status, following a disaster or traumatic experience.
- AOA: Disaster Assistance Resources http://www.aoa.gov/eldfam/Disaster_Assistance/Disaster_Assistance.asp
Links to web-based resources for older persons, their families and caregivers—includes preparedness and grants.
- APA Online: Disaster Response Networkhttp://www.apa.org/practice/drnindex.html
A free mental health service to disaster victims and relief workers.
- Casey Family Programs, National Center for Resource Family Support http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/socwork/nrcfcpp/
The National Center for Resource Family Support is a one-stop source of information, technical assistance, written materials, and referrals to both families and child welfare professionals who work with them. Look at the section on Terrorism and Trauma.
- District of Columbia Emergency Management Agency http://dcema.dc.gov/dcema/site/default.asp
The District of Columbia's District Response Plan (DRP) describes how DC
agencies will work collaboratively within the District and with our regional and federal partners in the event of a disaster.
- A new approach to complicated griefhttp://www.apa.org/monitor/nov04/grief.html
- American Red Cross - Disaster Serviceshttp://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/0,1082,0_319_,00.html
Each year, the American Red Cross responds immediately to more than 67,000 disasters, including house or apartment fires (the majority of disaster responses), hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, hazardous materials spills, transportation accidents, explosions, and other natural and man-made disasters.
- Ask NOAH About: Dealing with Traumatic Eventshttp://www.noah-health.org/en/mental/
Resources that address the many issues related to disaster and mental health can be found here. This site is maintained by New York Online Access to Health (NOAH), a partnership of four New York partners including The City University of New York (CUNY).
- Gateway to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Informationhttp://www.ptsdinfo.org/
This link service is a public Service of the Dart Foundation. It is a
gateway to four nonprofit sites that offer PTSD information and resources.
- CDC: Disaster Epidemiology and Assessment
http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/hsb/disaster/default.htm
This site presents a description of this program's mission and services, and information about preparation and response to, and recovery from a disaster event.
- Coping with wildfires http://www.foh.dhhs.gov/Public/NYCU/wildfires.asp
Information on coping with wildfires from the Federal Occupational Health Office.
- Families and Work Institute: What is 9/11 as History?http://www.familiesandwork.org/911ah/911ashistory.html
This site offers a multi-dimensional program and resources to help youth, parents and educators address the anniversary of September 11th. The educational initiative offers web based tools, including curricula, resources, and tips to help adults and youth of all ages reflect on and be intentional in their response to the anniversary.” It is highly recommended for resources on the 9/11 anniversary.
- Centers For Disease Control And Prevention
Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response http://www.bt.cdc.gov/
This web site details what should be done in the event of an emergency. It provides information on how to respond to infection by some of the following agents: smallpox, botulism, anthrax, Sarin, and Ricin. It also provides other helpful advice for dealing with a disaster.
- ReliefWebhttp://www.reliefweb.int/w/rwb.nsf
ReliefWeb is an electronic clearinghouse for those needing timely information on humanitarian emergencies and natural disasters – designed specifically to help the humanitarian community improve its response to emergencies.
- State Health Agencies http://www.fda.gov/oca/sthealth.htm
This site lists contact information for each State Health Agencies and links to their web sites.
- Suicide Warning Signs http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/walletcard/engwalletcard.htm
- Transportation Security Administration (TSA) http://www.tsa.gov/public/index.jsp
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the new entity within the Department of Transportation responsible for protectiong the nation's transit system, has issued guidance to air travelers, including those with disabilities, on new security screening procedures.
- Travel and Transportation http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/theme_home3.jsp
On March 1, DHS inherited the professional workforce, programs and
infrastructure of the Coast Guard, Customs Service, Immigration and
Naturalization Service, and the Transportation Security Administration.
Collectively these public servants are responsible for protecting our
nation's transportation systems and supervising the entry of people and
goods into the United States.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Countering Bioterrorism http://www.fda.gov/cber/cntrbio/cntrbio.htm
This page, produced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, provides information on the development and licensing of products to diagnose, treat, or prevent outbreaks caused by exposure to bioterrorist agents.
- U.S. National Library of Medicine, MEDLINE Plus
Biodefense and Bioterrorism http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/biodefenseandbioterrorism.html
This MEDLINE Plus site provides links to various types of information on dealing with emergencies and disasters. These links include the latest news, alternative therapies, coping strategies, and information on specific conditions.
- USA.gov: America Responds http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Usgresponse.shtml
This site lists information on preparing for emergencies and disasters, information on chemical and biological weapons, safe travel tips, and a personnel locator.
- Virginia Department of Emergency Management http://www.vdes.state.va.us/
The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) is a state agency
that works closely with local government emergency managers, other State
agencies, voluntary organizations and federal agencies such as the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure a comprehensive, efficient and effective response to emergencies and disasters throughout Virginia.
- Women and Trauma Projecthttp://www.ncstac.org/content/projects/women.htm
NCSTAC's Women and Trauma initiative provides resources to help empower women who have survived trauma and are looking for effective solutions to their problems. Resources on this site include information about selected programs that have been successful in women's recovery, educational materials, and links to a network of organizations and professionals working within the field of women’s mental health.
- NIMH: Facts about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/ptsdfacts.cfm
A general overview of post-traumatic stress disorder. Contains facts about onset, symptoms, and the latest research.
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